Chippewa County administrator receives high marks from commission

"I'm very pleased with the commission's confidence in my job performance," said County Administrator Jim German coming in with a 4.1 average on a scale of 1-5, in 27 different categories. "There's always room for improvement, but having a 4.1 average is very satisfying in such a challenging job."

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By SCOTT BRAND

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI

By SCOTT BRAND

Posted Nov. 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Updated Nov 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

By SCOTT BRAND

Posted Nov. 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Updated Nov 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Parking, plowing and the administrator evaluation highlighted Tuesday's meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners.

"I'm very pleased with the commission's confidence in my job performance," said County Administrator Jim German coming in with a 4.1 average on a scale of 1-5, in 27 different categories. "There's always room for improvement, but having a 4.1 average is very satisfying in such a challenging job."

German said he scored the highest — a 4.7 — in the knowledge of employee agreements and handling issues effectively and respectively. His lowest score — a 3.2 which was still above average — came in the preparation and presentation of reports in a clear, complete and timely manner.

Reflecting on his scores, German indicated he was happy with the result of his latest evaluation.

"It shows the commission has a lot of faith in the job your doing," he said.

The commission also established a $50 annual parking fee for employees wishing to use the lots close to the county buildings as of Jan. 1, 2013 on a 5-2 vote.

Commissioners Don Cooper and George Kinsella opposed the new parking fee structure.

"We continue to allow some county employees to park for free," said Cooper objecting to the provision that exempted the Chippewa County Sheriff Department. "We continue to treat some employees better than others."

Commissioner Ted Postula, countered that often times members of the sheriff department use their personal vehicles for official use in explaining their exemption.

The commission unanimously approved a series of snow plowing bids for the upcoming winter season. Norris Contracting will handle the County Building lots for $1,600, while Molitor Excavating won the Chippewa County Animal Shelter bid locking in at $1,300. Norris Contracting will also be responsible for the Chippewa County Courthouse parking lot with a set fee of $2,000, and Cody Mayer will be responsible for Chippewa County Central Dispatch with a $3,000 bid.